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MONDAY June 3, 2013 — Parents who opt out of vaccinating their children are putting their own kids and others around them at risk of serious illness, finds a study conducted in New York. Almost twice as many parents in New York sought religious exemptions...

MONDAY June 3, 2013 — Four out of five U.S. cancer doctors encountered shortages of essential drugs between March and September of 2012, which affected the quality of care they provided and increased treatment costs, new research shows. The survey of...

The follow-up of HIV-exposed infants remains a public health challenge in many Sub-Saharan countries. Just as integrated antenatal and maternity services have contributed to improved care for HIV-positive pregnant women, so too could integrated care for...

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MONDAY June 3, 2013 — Disabled Medicare patients under 65 who don’t take their medications as prescribed because they’re too expensive are more likely to end up in the emergency room, according to a new study. Researchers in Washington, D.C., suggested...

MONDAY June 3, 2013 — People taking statin drugs to lower their cholesterol may slightly increase their risk for muscle and joint diseases as well as strains and sprains, a new study suggests. Statins, such as Zocor and Lipitor, are widely used to reduce...

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Fishermen in Tai O on Lantau Island are gearing up for their traditional celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival on June 11 and 12. Visitors are expected to flock to the tranquil fishing village to enjoy the annual Tai O dragon boat...

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Fishermen in Tai O on Lantau Island are gearing up for their traditional celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival on June 11 and 12. Visitors are expected to flock to the tranquil fishing village to enjoy the annual Tai O dragon boat...

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Fishermen in Tai O on Lantau Island are gearing up for their traditional celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival on June 11 and 12. Visitors are expected to flock to the tranquil fishing village to enjoy the annual Tai O dragon boat...

TUESDAY June 4, 2013 — Aspirin appears to be just as good as more expensive, more potent blood-thinning medication for preventing blood clots after hip replacement surgery, according to new research. People who get artificial hips are at risk of serious...